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Arabic

Bilal

بلال

Moisture; that which moistens

Boy names

Meaning of Bilal

Moisture; that which moistens

The name has an Arabic lexical meaning and a separate historical association with Bilal ibn Rabah.

At a glance

Usage
Boy names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ب
Arabic letters
4
Pronunciation guide
bi-LAAL
Other spellings
Bilel

How to write and say Bilal

In Arabic
بلال
In Latin letters
Bilal

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Bilal?

  • The recorded meaning is “Moisture; that which moistens.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare بلال in Arabic with Bilal in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Bilel. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Questions about Bilal

What does Bilal mean?

Moisture; that which moistens

How do you write Bilal in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are بلال in Arabic and Bilal in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Bilal?

Our recorded alternatives are Bilel. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Bilal pronounced?

Our approximate guide is bi-LAAL. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.